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Minturn: (970) 827-9500

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10/30: MCKITTRICK TYING DEMO
FULL NOVEMBER EVENT SCHEDULE
NEW: GUIDED ICE FISHING!
FREE FLY TYING LESSONS
NO SHAVE NOVEMBER FISH CONTEST!
CHRISTMAS GIFT REGISTRY
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MINTURN ANGLERS WEEKLY NEWS
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Dear Customers and Clients:

November is upon us and the weekend weather forecast looks great!
Friday: 70’s and Sunny
Saturday: 70’s and Sunny
Sunday: 60’s and Sunny

This November we have a great schedule of events planned for you.   Every Saturday we will be holding a double header at the shop to include a fishing related presentation (10-11AM)  followed by a tying demo (12-1).  Sunday we will be offering a free on the water clinics that builds on the previous day’s presentation. Sunday outing will meet at the shop at 12PM and depart around 12:30sh to accommodate church schedules and other morning commitments.  After a 58-14 thumping to the Raiders, the Broncos game shall not be a Sunday commitment!   These classes and clinics are free and anglers of all experience levels are welcomed to attend.

Also back by popular demand is our weekly Wednesday Hump Day Tying Night which will resume regular programing from 6-8PM! we will also be holding a free beginner tying clinic every Sunday evening from 4-6PM.

Tight Lines,

Minturn Anglers Outfitters

Denver and Vail Colorado

 

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Minturn Anglers Guide: Jake McKittrick and a 36″ steelhead last week!
JAKE MCKITTRICK TYING DEMO
Saturday 10/30 10-11AM

Minturn Anglers Outfitters guide Jake McKittrick will be in the shop to show you how to tie some of his hot patterns for trout, carp, and other warm water species. Jake is a commercial fly tier for Solitude fly company, and is a pro staff member for Scott, Korkers, Oakley, and William Joseph.  Jake’s passion for fly fishing runs deeper than anyone you will ever meet, and he truly enjoys sharing it with our customers and clients. He will undoubtedly have some intense stories to share after a week of steelheading which yielded a 36″ B-run chromer pictured above.

 

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FULL NOVEMBER EVENT SCHEDULE

11/3/10 Hump Day Tying Night 6-8PM
Bring your vice and learn how to tie a twenty incher-stone and different variations of this pattern.

11/6/10: CSO South Platte Entomology 10-11AM,
South Platte Stonefly Tying Demo 12-1PM. 
Presented By: Minturn Anglers Guide Staff
The classroom portion of this week’s learning center will feature a slide presentation  covering  river entomology and fly selection for the South Platte.  Following the presentation will be a tying demo from 12-1 covering commonly fished stoneflies on the South Platte such as Mercer’s Golden Stone, and Pat’s Rubber Legs.

11/7/10: Free On the River Entomology Class 12-5PM.
Instructed By: Minturn Anglers Guide Staff
This Sunday we will travel to the South Platte for an entomology lesson that serves as a follow up to Saturday’s classroom portion.  Please RSVP at 720-851-4665 as spots are limited.

11/7/10: Free Beginner Fly Tying Course 4-6PM
Instructed By: Minturn Anglers Guide Staff
Learn the tools and materials used in fly tying, how they are used, and walk away with a fly that you tied!

11/10/10: Wednesday Hump Day Tying Night 6-8PM
This Wednesday we will be showing you how to tie flies for grey reef. Bring your vice.

11/13/10: Free Sight Nymphing Presentation 10-11AM.
Flies for Sight Fishing Tying Demo 12-1PM
Presented By: Minturn Anglers Guide Staff
Slide and video presentation on how to better see fish, approach them, and better present your fly to a fish you spotted.  Following this presentation there will be a  tying demonstration of the flies often used when sight fishing.

11/14/10: Free On the River Sight Fishing Class 12-5PM.
Instructed By: Minturn Anglers Guide Staff
This Sunday we will travel to the South Platte for a sight fishing clinic that serves as a follow up to Saturday’s classroom portion.  Please RSVP at 720-851-4665 as spots are limited.

11/14/10: Free Beginner Fly Tying Course 4-6PM
Instructed By: Minturn Anglers Guide Staff
Learn the tools and materials used in fly tying, how they are used, and walk away with a fly that you tied!

10/17/10: Hump Day Tying Night 6-8PM
This Wednesday learn how to tie Amy’s Ant.  This is by far the most popular and most effective hopper pattern on the south Platte.  Bring your vice.

11/20/10: Free Winter Dry Fly Fishing Presentation 10-11AM.
Tying Demo: Winter Dry Flies 12-1PM
Presented By: Minturn Anglers Guide Staff
Slide and video presentation on how and when you can better find opportunities to fish dry flies through the winter on the South Platte.  Following this presentation there will be a  tying demonstration for commonly used winter dry flies.

11/21/10: Free On the River Winter Dry Fly Fishing Clinic 12-5PM.
Instructed By: Minturn Anglers Guide Staff
This Sunday we will travel to the South Platte for a  winter dry fly fishing clinic that serves as a follow up to Saturday’s classroom portion. Learn various casts and approaches for better
presenting small dries through the winter.   Please RSVP at 720-851-4665 as spots are limited.

11/21/10: Free Beginner Fly Tying Course 4-6PM
Instructed By: Minturn Anglers Guide Staff
Learn the tools and materials used in fly tying, how they are used, and walk away with a fly that you tied!

10/24/10: Hump Day Tying Night 6-8PM
This Wednesday learn how to tie the winter beatis nymph. Bring your vice.

11/26/2010: Black Friday Free Casting Lesson and Hog Roast 10-2PM
Instructed By: Minturn Anglers Guide Staff
Stop by the shop this Friday for a free casting lesson from 10-2PM. We will also be having a hog roast to bring in the Holiday season if you didn’t eat enough a day before on Thanksgiving!

11/27/10: Free Winter Nymphing Presentation 10-11AM.
Tying Demo: Winter Nymphs 12-1PM
Presented By: Minturn Anglers Guide Staff
Slide and video presentation on how to improve your nymph fishing through the cold months on the South Platte.  Following this presentation there will be a  tying demonstration for commonly used winter nymphs.

11/28/10: Free On the River Winter Nymphing Clinic 12-5PM.
Instructed By: Minturn Anglers Guide Staff
This Sunday we will travel to the South Platte for a  winter nymphing clinic that serves as a follow up to Saturday’s classroom portion. Learn how to identify common winter holding areas, and methods of presenting nymphs to sluggish fish.   Please RSVP at 720-851-4665 as spots are limited.

11/28/10: Free Beginner Fly Tying Course 4-6PM
Instructed By: Minturn Anglers Guide Staff
Learn the tools and materials used in fly tying, how they are used, and walk away with a fly that you tied!

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NEW AT Minturn Anglers: GUIDED ICE FISHING!

This winter we will be offering an entirely new type of trip on the hard water!  Ice fishing is an extremely fun and extremely productive way to fish some of our lakes through the winter in a heated hut with your best fishing buddies, friends, and/or family. If you haven’t been on the ice you really need to give it a try! If you don’t have ice fishing gear, we provide everything for the days outing.  The ice fishing season will begin in December as soon as we have safe ice.

Call 720-851-4665 To Reserve a Day on the Ice!

WINTER ICE FISHING RATES AND INFO

Ice Fishing Trip Locations
-Antero Reservoir
-Eleven Mile Reservoir
-Aurora Reservoir
-Harvey Gap Reservoir (Must meet guide in Glenwood Springs)

What’s Included

Ice Augurs, huts, ice fishing rods, reels, and all other equipment you will need!

Species We Catch Through the Ice
Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch

Half Day (Approximately 4 hours)
One Person: $175
Two or more Person: $110/Person

Full Day (Approximately 8 hours)
One Person: $275
Two or more Person: $150/person

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LEARN HOW TO TIE FLIES FOR FREE!


Every Sunday Afternoon 4-6PM

The purpose of this class is to teach you how to tie trout flies.   We will be offering this class every Sunday afternoon at Minturn Anglers beginning the first Sunday of November and running through the end of March. We will go over tools and materials used in tying flies, how to use them, and how to whip finish. You will walk away with a fly you have tied that we all use on a regular basis.

One-on-One Tying Lessons
$125 Store Credit for Tying Materials
Schedule at Your convenience!

If you are interested in becoming an accomplished fly tier you can sign up for a 1-on-1 tying class. This class can be scheduled at your convenience seven days a week.  The cost for this class is $125.00 and each person who registers will receive a $125.00 store credit that can be used to purchase fly tying tools, hooks, materials, or fly tying books. In other words the class is free if you buy your materials and tools from us. This one-on-one tying lesson is 3 hours and covers nymphs, streamers, and dry flies.

call us at 720-851-4665 for more info or to schedule a fly tying lesson.

Let Lamson rep Greg Pearson be your inspiration
Let Lamson rep Greg Pearson be your inspiration
NO SHAVE NOVEMBER PHOTO/FISH CONTEST

Submit the winning picture with the best fish and facial hair growth and win a $100 gift certificate!

Drop your picture off at the shop or add it to our facebook page!  Winner will be announced at our Christmas party.

Note: We are happy to write you a Doctor’s note for the wife and/or boss!
Mustaches and foo-man-choo’s are looked highly upon in final judging 😛

To Qualify
Must be wearing a Minturn Anglers hat
Multiple submissions allowed
Submission Deadline is 12/1/10

CHRISTMAS GIFT REGISTRY

You know what you want for Christmas but do your family and friends? 
Now they Will! 

Stop by the shop to fill out our gift registry so that when those shopping for you come in we will have what you want and know exactly what you want!

For Christmas Gift Ideas View Our Manufacture’s Website
www.simmsfishing.com
www.fishpondusa.com
www.williamjoseph.net
www.scottflyrod.com
www.sageflyfish.com
www.waterworks-lamson.com
www.templeforkflyrods.com
www.rossreels.com
www.candfdesign.com
www.regalvise.com
www.korkers.com
www.oakley.com
www.rioproducts.com
www.scientificanglers.com
www.brodin.com

 

 

Thank you all again for your continued support of Minturn Anglers.  We look forward to another great month of fishing in November!
Sincerely,

Matt Sprecher
Minturn Anglers

 

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